A method of studying developmental changes by reconstructing subjects' pasts, through interviews and investigating the effects of events that occurred in the past on current behaviors is called a ________ study.
A) cross-sectional
B) naturalistic observation
C) longitudinal
D) bibliographical

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The correct term is "retrospective" study, which involves reconstructing subjects' pasts through interviews and investigating the effects of past events on current behaviors. However, since "retrospective" is not an option, the closest match given the description is "bibliographical," although it is not a standard term used in psychology for this type of study. The other options (cross-sectional, naturalistic observation, and longitudinal) refer to different research methodologies that do not specifically involve reconstructing past events through interviews.

A Method of Studying Developmental Changes by Reconstructing Subjects' Pasts